Middlebury, Vermont vs. Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Massachusetts is 61.6% more expensive than Middlebury, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $80,813 in Melrose, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlebury, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Massachusetts is more expensive than Middlebury, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Melrose
than in Middlebury, Vermont
Middlebury, VT vs. Melrose, MA
Compared to Middlebury, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  81.0% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher